The Edmonton Oilers could be returning to full force ahead of their return to the Stanley Cup Final.
Forward Connor Brown will apparently be “fine” to suit up for Game 1 of the Final after missing the final two games of the Western Conference Final with an undisclosed injury, head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Sunday.
The 31-year-old took part in Sunday’s practice, wearing a grey warm-up jersey while skating on the team’s extra fifth line.
“I’m pretty sure and confident that he’ll be fine for Game 1,” Knoblauch said.
Brown exited Game 3 against the Stars after suffering an injury on a hit from Dallas defenceman Alexander Petrovic.
The winger had already been battling issues before going down with the injury, as he was listed as a game-time decision before Game 1 and missed morning skate ahead of Game 2.
Brown tallied 30 points (13 goals, 17 assists) in 82 games during the regular season and has added eight points (five goals, three assists) for Edmonton in the playoffs.
Puck drops on Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 4, with coverage beginning on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ at 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT.
